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Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services Req ID: 225234 Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: OPCZ Bone & Joint Inpatient Physio QEII Type of Employment: CasualHourly PT long-assignment(90%) x 1 Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition Posting Closing Date: 25-Aug-26

About the Prospect Reporting to the Program Manager of the Bone and Joint department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio, and under the supervision of therapists, the Rehabilitation Assistant, as an active member of the patient care team, works with individuals, families and groups to help educate and promote movement, occupation, and function. The Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for the safe and proficient delivery of activities that have been assigned by the therapists for patients coping with limitations in movement and daily function. They help enable clients to meet their expected outcomes by contributing to the implementation and to the modification of rehab programs and services. The Rehabilitation Assistant also checks and cleans equipment, maintains treatment and storage areas and may order necessary supplies. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care portfolio.

About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program OR Completion of a recognized combined Occupational Therapy (OTA) and Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) College programs required

Current BCLS certification

Previous experience in orthopedics, inpatient, acute care considered an asset

Previous experience leading adult group education and/or exercise considered as asset

Previous experience in wheelchair modifications, splinting and/or custom fabrication considered an asset





Ability to communicate well with both patients and their families and staff

Good interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with team members

Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels

Knowledge of proper body mechanics

Demonstrate basic computer skills

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Long assignment. part-time position; 67.5 hours biweekly

Approximately 12 months (assignment length subject to change)

Shifts will include weekends

Compensation and Benefits $25.84 - $30.85 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Orthopedic, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Occupational Therapy, Therapy, Healthcare

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